“Love As A Way of Life” by Gary Chapman

I can’t say enough good about this book, it has transformed my life! For too many years, I believed that living (the LDS presentation of) Christ’s gospel was ‘all I needed to do’ to have a happy, productive life, contributing to others, etc. Well…. This book is heavy on both concepts & practical skills, with an approach that isn’t a meaningless series of platitudes. It teaches how to listen to the others hearing, the essentials of being kind, empathetic, etc. I recommend it to all. Read more [...]

Posted by Guy Noir Private Eye on September 6th, 2008 | No Comments Posted in Book Review

teaching & living Basic Right & Wrong… (guest thread-post)

If a system of beliefs, morals, ethics is to be effective or meaningful in an individual’s life, it has to Start with a Basic understanding of good-bad, right-wrong concept(s). If one starts with detailed instructions on specifics, people will undoubtably quibble about definitions, exceptions, etc. They will tend to hang onto leaders’ senses of right/wrong rather than develop (grow) their own values & sense of guidelines as to conduct & behavior. Leaders will quickly be lulled into micro-managing Read more [...]

Posted by Guy Noir Private Eye on June 13th, 2008 | 15 Comments Posted in Ethics, Philosophy

A response to the General Conference remarks regarding Divorce:

DOCTRINE[1], GUIDANCE, Or Dilution of Doctrine, or Lip service? In the last session of LDS General Conference, both Elder Oaks and Elder Faust gave talks that mentioned divorce. This paper asks and proposes answers to the Questions: What were the Past remarks / ‘doctrine’ regarding divorce? What direction are current GA remarks headed in on this subject? Were the latest remarks consistent with (recent) past pronouncements? Background/Environment: In Read more [...]

Posted by Guy Noir Private Eye on April 17th, 2007 | 10 Comments Posted in Divorce, General Conference, Jesus Christ, Mainstreaming, Mormon Doctrine

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